Carus prepares for site and community cleanup, EPA monitoring
LASALLE – Cleanup is underway at Carus Chemical in LaSalle after a large fire Wednesday that brought hazardous materials teams from across the state to battle the blaze and aftermath. At a Thursday afternoon press conference,
LaSalle Mayor “You can walk your dog” after Carus Chemical fire
LASALLE – The cleanup will be getting underway at Carus Chemical in LaSalle after the large fire yesterday that brought hazardous materials teams from across the state to the city to battle the blaze. LaSalle Mayor Jeff
Large Carus Chemical fire leaves residue on homes; vehicles
LASALLE – The large fire at the Carus Chemical facility in LaSalle sent a large smoke plume wafting over north central Illinois and left some area residents with a residue of a substance called potassium permanganate on
Florida men pulled over for cardboard sign that read ‘stolen tag’
A couple of men in Florida were recently arrested after some burglaries were reported by locals. The locals all mentioned the same thing, a pickup truck that was missing it’s license plate and had a piece of
New Secretary of State revamps ethics order
SPRINGFIELD – The new Secretary of State of Illinois, Alexi Giannoulias, has issued an executive order to revamp the ethics of employees of the secretary of state. Among the new policies includes a review of the use
Senator Rezin to continue role as Deputy Minority Leader in Illinois Senate
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ new Legislature got underway yesterday with the swearing in of members and appointment of positions. State Senator Sue Rezin was chosen to remain the Deputy Minority Leader for the Illinois Senate. The Morris
Area law enforcement rebuffs new gun legislation
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Two killed after head-on crash on I-39
MENDOTA – The Illinois State Police say two drivers were killed after a head on crash on I-39 late on Tuesday night. Around 11:15 PM authorities were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate between
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EPA continues to monitor Carus Chemical site, hotline provided for community
LASALLE – The explosion and fire at Carus Chemical in LaSalle is contained and officials are proud to announce no serious injuries to workers or first responders. Officials with Carus LLC, the Environmental Protection Agency,